2017 Thor Motor Coach Axis recalls and problems

The 2017 Thor Motor Coach Axis has 2 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Thor Motor Coach dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
4
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2017 Thor Motor Coach Axis vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2017 Thor Motor Coach Axis recalls

Recall 17V-758: Equipment

Reported Nov 22, 2017 · 110,400 vehicles affected · Thor Motor Coach

Problem: Thor Motor Coach (Thor) is recalling various 2003-2018 recreational vehicles, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. See a list of the affected trailer models at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V758-5764.pdf. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Thor will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Thor customer service at 1-877-500-1020, or Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.

Recall 17V-634: Equipment

Reported Oct 9, 2017 · 507 vehicles affected · Thor Motor Coach

Problem: Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Challenger, Axis, Chateau, Four Winds, Hurricane, Miramar, Palazzo, Tuscany, Vegas, Venetian, and Windsport motorhomes. The cargo carrying capacity (CCC) label on these vehicles may indicate an incorrect water capacity for the water heater/fresh water tank. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Tires and Rims for Motor vehicles over 10,000lbs."

Risk: If the water capacity information is incorrect and it causes the vehicle to be over loaded, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Fix: TMC will notify owners and send them corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2017. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC's number for this recall is RC000147.

2017 Thor Motor Coach Axis problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Visibility/Wiper3
Steering1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 21,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2017 Thor Motor Coach Axis complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Visibility/Wiper · reported Nov 10, 2021
Subject: wiper on driver side. 2017 thor axis motorhome. Wiper sweep (From center park) stops mid-left hand before returning to park position. Thus, the blade stops directly in front of the driver view forward, obstructing oncoming traffic view to the left of the drivers field of vision. The wiper blade does not clear rain all the way to the left side of the drivers view. Thor motors claims there is no fix, and other owners have made the same complaint on the thor forum site.
Visibility/Wiper · at 7,500 miles · reported Jun 21, 2020
I bought on 9-12-17, on the 1st rain, wipers only cleared about 50% of the drivers view. Dealer made adjustment to cover more windshield which now left tie wipers about 1 FT. From bottom when resting, I can live with that, problem now was in 2nd rain and wind, the wipers wrapped around both corner posts, had to turn off wipers and pull over. I took back to dealer and had them return to original position, 50% better then none. Have not needed wipers until 6-9-2020 and in a pouring rain and 20 MPH wind, wipers once again wrapped around both posts. Unable to use wipers at all, made to my short…
Visibility/Wiper · at 21,000 miles · reported Sep 26, 2019
Traveling west on i94 north dakota in a construction zone during a rainstorm. The windshield wipers became entangled when they went out of SYNC causing the driver side wiper linkage to break. We were forced to continue driving until we exited the construction zone as there was no shoulder and interstate traffic was two directions on one side. This was the fourth time the wipers failed in two years. Previous recall had been performed on wipers.
Steering · reported Jul 18, 2018
After a year of the battery draining every few days and many months in service, a ford service center found a severely rusted steering column inside the rv. The vehicle was therefore not going fully into park. (I AM entering march 1, 2018 as the date, but we were driving the vehicle intermittently from march 2017-october 2017 experiencing the problem.)

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Axis have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Axis: 17V-758 (equipment), 17V-634 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Thor Motor Coach Axis?

Owners report visibility/wiper problems most often (3 reports), followed by steering (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 21,000 miles.

Are Thor Motor Coach recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Thor Motor Coach dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.